Threshing Day - Brian Ayre
These commemorative horse brasses were from the Threshing Day held each year on the ptoperty of Mr Brian Ayre of Gallamore Lane. Visitors would get to see how the threshing machines worked during the harvest as well as other agricultural machines. Mr Ayre also had a massive collection of Market Rasen history that he kept in big sheds which he opened for people to see. I was lucky enough to see the collection and to someone interested in local history it was amazing! Unfortunately, following the death of Mr Ayre, his collection was auctioned and separated. Thanks to Pip Richards for the horse brasses.
1896 Poultry & Pigeon Show
This ticket was found while renovations were taking place at 23 Market Place. Many thanks to Nima Staniewick for another museum piece.
An article in the Market Rasen Mail from 15 February 1896 reports on this event
"This year the promoters, profiting by the experience and success of their first exhibition, extended their efforts, and while making a slight alteration to the classes, brought together a collection of poultry and pigeons such as probably never before been seen in Lincolnshire."
1935 Market Rasen Silver Jubilee Celebrations for George V
Programme of events to be held in Market Rasen for the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary
The first page shows us the programme of the day's events organised by the Market Rasen Urban District Council and the townspeople
This article from the Market Rasen Mail from 1935 describes the organisation behind the big day
1947 Silver Jubilee of Market Rasen Amateur Dramatic Society
As mentioned in the programme, the society began in August 1921 after a casual chat between Billy Ladlow, Ernest Morley and Bernard Cooper. The idea was thrown out to the public and enough support enabled the society to be formed in 1922 with their 1st performance being "Are you a Mason?"
List of 70 members that have acted in the productions over the last 25 years between 1922 - 1947
1950 Princess Royal Visits Market Rasen
In 1950 H.R.H. The Princess Royal was Princess Mary, Aunt to Queen Elizabeth II
Apologies for the poor image above - the Market Rasen Mail reporting on the exciting event to follow.
The County Rally brought together Girl Guides from all over Lincolnshire to Market Rasen Racecourse. the Rally was of course opened by the Princess Royal, followed by displays, processions and of course singing and the camp fire!
1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
1953 Market Rasen Coronation programme showing events being held in Rasen - kindly donated by Freda Proudley.
1977 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee
Mug and commemorative coin given to all children - I was too young to remember this!
1981 Royal Wedding - Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer
Mug and commemorative coin given to all children - I do remember this! Although we were not at school we had to go to the quadrangle at the Primary School to queue up to get our coin and cup. I can remember the big table with them all stacked up. We then had a street party in Velden Way where we had just moved to from Chapman Street.
Market Rasen Music Festival
The Market Rasen Music Festival was started in 1944 by Miss Gledhill of Sheffield Manor (which some of you may remember was an Elementary School). It ran over a few days in October each year and as it became more popular, poetry, verse and drama became part of the festival. Sadly the last Market Rasen Music Festival was performed in 1976 due to a lack of funds and support. Thanks to Pam Clarkson
Market Rasen Fun Run
The Market Rasen Fun run was held at Willingham Woods for a few years in the mid 1980s. This is my medal from 1986. Please also see the entry form from the Market Rasen Mail from the same year
Another Fun Run medal from another year courtesy of Mark Bell
